First Lutheran Church
Overview
About First Lutheran Church
Welcome to First Lutheran Church, a Lutheran (LCMS) church serving the Chattanooga community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Traditional liturgical worship with rich hymnody
Typical for Lutheran (LCMS) churches
Quick facts
Denomination
Lutheran (LCMS)Location
Service Times
Groups
Listing
Community listingLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · Lutheran (LCMS) churches · not specific to First Lutheran Church
A liturgical service structure with responsive reading, hymns, Scripture, and a sermon centered on God's grace. Communion is often offered weekly.
Lutheran churches are grounded in the theology of grace through faith alone. You'll find a reverent, welcoming worship environment that values both Scripture and tradition.
Details come from public directories. Confirm times and contact info directly with the church.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
3 service times across 2 days
From their website · checked Sep 2026
Sun
Sunday
8:30 AM
Sunday Liturgy
11:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Tue
Tuesday
1:30 PM
Tuesday Bible Study
Latest message
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 9/13/2026
Published September 14, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Lutheran Church, Chattanooga on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 1 sermon a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- A service for Robert Claussen Meyer8/28/2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 7, 2026
- A service for Robert Claussen Meyer8/28/2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 6, 2026
- A service for Robert Claussen Meyer8/28/2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 5, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
3 groups across 3 categories
From their website · checked Sep 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Sunday School
Sunday · 10:00 AM · Weekly
Seniors
1 groupTuesday Study with Pastor Emeritus
Tuesday · 1:30 PM · Weekly
Pastor Emeritus Pingel offers a study of various topics.
Missions
1 groupFood Pantry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Community food pantry outreach.
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
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kids
Tech / livestream
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tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
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outreach
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